Get Opening and Closing Guide for Tesla Model-Y SUV 2023

Keys

◦ Your phone's general Bluetooth settings are

Three Types of Keys

enabled.

Model Y supports three types of keys:

◦ Bluetooth is enabled within your phone's settings

for the Tesla mobile app. For example, on your

phone, navigate to Settings, choose the Tesla

mobile app, and ensure the Bluetooth setting is

turned on.

• Phone key - You can set up your personal phone as a

"phone key" that communicates with Model Y using

Bluetooth. A phone key supports automatic locking

and unlocking.

◦ Access to your location is enabled. Open the Tesla

mobile app in your phone's settings and select

Location > Always. For the best experience, keep

the mobile app running in the background.

• Key card - Tesla provides a key card that

communicates with Model Y using short range radio-

frequency identiﬁcation (RFID) signals. The key card

is used to "authenticate" phone keys to work with

Model Y and to add or remove other key cards,

phone keys, or key fobs. Unlike the phone key and

key fob, the key card does not support automatic

locking and unlocking. In situations where your phone

key has a dead battery, or is lost or stolen, use your

key card to unlock, drive, and lock Model Y.

◦ Allow Mobile Access is enabled on the vehicle

touchscreen (Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile

Access).

NOTE: Model Y communicates with your phone using

Bluetooth. Keep in mind that your phone must have

enough battery power to run Bluetooth and that

many phones disable Bluetooth when the battery is

low.

• Key fob - The key fob (if equipped) allows you to

press buttons to open the front and rear trunks, and

unlock, lock, and drive Model Y. The key fob also

supports automatic locking and unlocking, if available

in your region (see Passive Locking and Unlocking on

page 12) and can be used as a backup to your phone

key.

4. While sitting inside the vehicle with a key card handy,

open the Tesla mobile app and touch Set Up Phone

Key on the main screen, or navigate to Security > Set

Up Phone Key. Follow the prompts on the mobile app

and vehicle touchscreen to set up your phone key.

Model Y supports a total of 19 keys, which can include

phone keys, key cards, and up to four key fobs.

To view a list of keys that can currently access Model Y,

or to remove a phone key, touch Controls > Locks (see

Managing Keys on page 13).

CAUTION: Remember to bring a key with you

when you drive. Although you can drive Model Y

away from its key, you will be unable to power it

back on after it powers oﬀ.

Model Y can connect to three phone keys

simultaneously. Therefore, if more than three phone keys

are detected and you want to authenticate or pair a

diﬀerent phone, move the other connected phone key(s)

out of range or turn oﬀ its Bluetooth setting.

Phone Key

Once a phone has been authenticated, it no longer

requires an internet connection to be used as a phone

key for Model Y. However, to use the phone hands-free,

access your phone's contacts, play media from it, etc.,

you must also pair it and connect it as a Bluetooth

device (see Pairing a Bluetooth Phone on page 133).

Using your phone as a key is a convenient way to access

your Model Y. As you approach, your phone's Bluetooth

signal is detected and the doors unlock when you pull a

door handle. Likewise, when you exit and walk away with

the phone key, doors automatically lock (provided the

Walk-Away Door Lock feature is turned on; see Walk-

Away Door Lock on page 15).

Some smartphones with NFC capability can be used to

lock/unlock your vehicle, just like using a key card.

Ensure the Tesla mobile app is correctly paired to your

vehicle and enable the NFC function on your phone.

Once enabled, simply hold the phone to the driver's side

door pillar to lock or unlock the door. Refer to your

smartphone's instructions for speciﬁc information on

how to do this.

Before you can use a phone to access Model Y, follow

these steps to authenticate it:

1. Download the Tesla mobile app to your phone.

2. Log into the Tesla mobile app using your Tesla

account username and password.

NOTE: You must remain logged in to your Tesla

account to use your phone to access Model Y.

Key Card

NOTE: If multiple vehicles are linked to your Tesla

account, you must ensure that the vehicle you want

the mobile app to access is currently selected on the

mobile app.

Tesla provides you with two Model Y key cards, designed

to ﬁt in your wallet.

3. Ensure:

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To use a key card to unlock or lock Model Y, position the

card as shown and tap it against the card reader located

just below the Autopilot camera on the driver's side

door pillar. When Model Y detects the key card, the

exterior lights ﬂash, the mirrors unfold or fold (if Fold

Mirrors is on), the horn sounds (if Lock Conﬁrmation

Sound is on), and the doors unlock or lock.

NOTE: If enabled, Walk-Away Door Lock (see Walk-

Away Door Lock on page 15) operates only when you

walk away using a phone key or passive key fob. When

you walk away carrying your key card, Model Y does not

automatically unlock/lock.

CAUTION: Always carry your key card with you in

your purse or wallet to use as a backup in case

your authenticated phone has a dead battery, or is

lost or stolen.

NOTE: You may need to physically touch the center

console or driver's side door pillar with the key card, and

you may need to hold it against the transmitter for one

or two seconds.

Key Fob

If you have purchased the key fob accessory, you can

quickly familiarize yourself with this key by thinking of it

as a miniature version of Model Y, with the Tesla badge

representing the front. The key has three buttons that

feel like softer areas on the surface.

Once inside, power up Model Y by pressing the brake

pedal within two minutes of scanning the key card (see

Starting and Powering Oﬀ on page 55). If you wait

longer than two minutes, you must re-authenticate by

placing the key card near the card reader located behind

the cup holders on the center console. When your key

card is detected, your two minute authentication period

restarts.

1. Front trunk - Double-click to unlatch the front trunk.

2. Lock/Unlock All - Single-click to lock doors and

trunks (all doors and trunks must be closed). Double-

click to unlock doors and trunks.

3. Rear trunk - Double-click to unlatch the rear trunk.

Hold down for one to two seconds to open the

charge port door.

Once inside, power up Model Y by pressing the brake

pedal within two minutes of pressing the unlock button

on the key fob (see Starting and Powering Oﬀ on page

55). If you wait longer than two minutes, you must press

the unlock button again, or place the key fob near the

card reader located behind the cup holders on the

center console. When your key fob is detected, the two

minute authentication period restarts.

When approaching or leaving Model Y carrying the key

fob, you do not need to point the key fob at Model Y as

you press a button, but you must be within operating

range.

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Keys

Radio equipment on a similar frequency can aﬀect the

key. If this happens, move the key at least one foot

(30 cm) away from other electronic devices (phones,

laptops, etc.).

To replace the key fob battery:

1. With the key fob placed button side down on a soft

surface, release the bottom cover, using a small ﬂat-

bladed tool.

In the event that the key fob's battery is dead, you can

still use it to drive the vehicle by scanning the key fob on

the card reader located on the driver's side door pillar

(like the key card).

Instructions for changing the battery are provided in

Replacing the Key Fob Battery on page 12.

NOTE: You can use the same key fob with multiple

Model Y vehicles provided you authenticate it (see

Managing Keys on page 13). However, key fob works

with only one Model Y at a time. Therefore, to use a key

fob for a diﬀerent Model Y, touch its ﬂat side against the

card reader on the driver's side door pillar.

NOTE: Model Y supports up to four diﬀerent key fobs.

CAUTION: Protect the key from impact, high

temperatures, and damage from liquids. Avoid

contact with solvents, waxes, and abrasive

cleaners.

2. Remove the battery by lifting it away from the

retaining clips.

Passive Locking and Unlocking

Locking and unlocking Model Y with your key fob is

conveniently hands-free. Although you must be carrying

a paired key fob, there is no need to use it. Model Y has

sensors around the vehicle that can recognize the

presence of a key fob within a range of approximately

six feet (two meters). Therefore, you can keep your key

fob in your pocket or purse and simply pull on the door

handle to unlock. When carrying your key fob with you,

you can also open the trunk without having to use the

key by pressing the liftgate's exterior door handle. If

Walk-Away Door Lock is enabled, Model Y automatically

locks when you exit and the key fob is no longer in range

(see Walk-Away Door Lock on page 15). Passive locking

and unlocking is automatically enabled when you pair

your key fob to Model Y.

Although you can use the same key fob with multiple

vehicles, it can only be paired to one vehicle at a time.

To activate a paired key fob to a diﬀerent vehicle, touch

the ﬂat side onto the driver's side door pillar and click

any button on the key fob to conﬁrm.

3. While avoiding touching the battery's ﬂat surfaces,

insert the new battery (type CR2032 ) with the ‘+’

side facing up.

NOTE: For increased security, passive locking and

unlocking disables after being stationary for ﬁve minutes

while within vehicle range when the vehicle is not in use

(for example, you are standing outside your vehicle). In

this situation, you must shake or press a button on the

key fob to re-enable passive locking and unlocking.

NOTE: Wipe the battery clean before ﬁtting and

avoid touching the battery's ﬂat surfaces. Finger

marks on the ﬂat surfaces of the battery can reduce

battery life.

NOTE: CR2032 batteries can be purchased from any

retailer that sells batteries.

Replacing the Key Fob Battery

4. Holding the bottom cover at an angle, align the tabs

on the cover with the corresponding slots on the key

fob, then press the cover ﬁrmly onto the key fob until

it snaps into place.

Under normal use, the accessory key fob has a battery

that lasts for up to one year, depending on key fob

version and selected vehicle settings. When the battery

is low, a message displays on the touchscreen.

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When you no longer want a key to access Model Y (for

example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), follow

these steps to remove it.

5. Test that the key fob works by unlocking and locking

Model Y.

WARNING: Key fob batteries contain a chemical

burn hazard and should not be ingested. The key

fob contains a coin cell battery. If the coin cell

battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal

burns within two hours and can lead to death.

Keep new and used batteries away from children. If

the battery compartment does not close securely,

stop using the product and keep it away from

children. If you think batteries might have been

swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,

seek immediate medical attention.

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks.

2. In the key list, ﬁnd the key that you would like to

delete and touch its associated trash icon.

3. When prompted, scan an authenticated key card or

key fob on the card reader to conﬁrm the deletion.

When complete, the key list no longer includes the

deleted key.

NOTE: Model Y requires at least one authenticated key

card or key fob at all times. If only one key card remains

on the key list, you cannot delete it.

Managing Keys

To display a list of all keys (phone keys, key cards, and

key fobs) that can access your Model Y, touch Controls

> Locks. An icon displays next to each key to indicate

whether the key is a phone key, key card, or key fob. Use

this list to manage keys that have access to your Model

Y. To add or delete keys, see Adding and Removing Keys

on page 13.

Model Y supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this

limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.

NOTE: You can use the same key for more than one

Model Y. This prevents you from having to deal with

multiple keys when you switch vehicles. If you customize

the name of an authenticated key card or key fob on one

Model Y (by touching the pencil icon), any other Model

Y to which the key card or key fob is authenticated also

displays the changed name.

Adding and Removing Keys

To add a new key card or key fob:

NOTE: When adding a key fob, ensure it is at room

temperature. Pairing a key fob that is very cold can be

unsuccessful.

1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks > Keys >

Add Key.

2. Scan your new key card or key fob on the card reader

located behind the cup holders on the top of the

center console. After the new key card or key fob is

recognized, remove it from the card reader.

3. Scan a key card or key fob that has already been

paired to the vehicle to conﬁrm new key pairing.

4. When complete, the key list includes the new key.

Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the

name of the key.

Removing a key:

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Doors

Using Exterior Door Handles

Use your thumb to push the wide part of the door

handle. The handle pivots toward you, and you can open

the door by pulling the handle or pulling the edge of the

door.

NOTE: To prevent children from opening the rear doors,

turn on child locks (see Child Locks on page 16).

You can also use the touchscreen popup to open and

close doors when inside Model Y while the vehicle is in

Park.

The handle retracts automatically.

To open a front door in the unlikely situation when

Model Y has no power, pull up the manual door release

located in front of the window switches.

When a door or trunk is open, the

touchscreen displays the Door Open

indicator light.

NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 85 to

ensure door handles function properly in cold weather.

WARNING: While using the door handle, take care

to avoid allowing ﬁngers, jewelry, acrylic nails, etc.

from being pinched by the door or door handle

mechanism. Failure to do so may result in damage

or injury.

Opening Doors from the Interior

Model Y doors are electrically powered. To open a door

while sitting inside, press the button located at the top

of the interior door handle and push the door open.

If equipped, you can open a rear door manually in the

unlikely situation in which Model Y has no power:

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Doors

When the doors lock, the exterior lights ﬂash once and

the mirrors fold (if Fold Mirrors is on). To also hear a

conﬁrmation sound when Model Y locks, touch Controls

> Locks > Lock Conﬁrmation Sound.

Model Y does not automatically lock if:

• You check the Exclude Home checkbox and Model Y

is parked at the location you have designated as

Home. For details on how to designate a location as

Home, see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on

page 155.

• A phone key or paired key fob is detected inside

Model Y.

• A door or trunk is not fully closed.

• The phone key's Bluetooth setting is turned oﬀ.

• A phone key remains within range for ten minutes or

a key fob remains within range for ﬁve minutes after

all doors have been closed.

• The driver does not use the driver door to get out of

the vehicle.

1. Remove the mat from the bottom of the rear door

pocket.

NOTE: If Model Y detects an authenticated key for ﬁve

minutes after you exit the vehicle and close all doors,

Walk-Away Lock disables and doors do not lock when

you walk away. In this case, you must manually lock your

vehicle until after your next drive.

2. Press the red tab to remove the access door.

3. Pull the mechanical release cable forward.

NOTE: It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure your

vehicle is locked, even when Walk-Away Door Lock is

enabled.

CAUTION: Manual door releases are designed to

be used only in situations when Model Y has no

power. When Model Y has power, use the button

located at the top of the interior door handle.

Drive Away Locking

Interior Locking and Unlocking

Model Y automatically locks all doors (including the

trunks) when your driving speed exceeds 5 mph

(8 km/h)8 km/h.

While sitting inside Model Y, you can lock and unlock all

doors and trunks by touching the lock icon on the

touchscreen.

Driver Door Unlock Mode

The icon changes to indicate whether

doors are locked or unlocked.

Enabling Controls > Locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode

only unlocks the driver door when you ﬁrst unlock Model

Y. The driver door unlocks only if a key is present on the

driver side of the vehicle and not the passenger side. To

unlock the remaining doors, long press the button

located at the top of the interior driver door handle, use

the touchscreen, mobile app or press the key fob a

second time.

You can also unlock the doors by pressing the Park

button on the end of the drive stalk a second time.

Pressing this button once engages Park and pressing it

again unlocks the doors.

Car Left Open Notiﬁcations

Walk-Away Door Lock

To receive a mobile notiﬁcation if a door, trunk and/or

window is left open or if Model Y is left unlocked

unexpectedly, touch Controls > Locks > Car Left Open

Notiﬁcations.

Doors and trunks can automatically lock when you walk

away carrying your phone key or paired key fob. To turn

this feature on or oﬀ, touch Controls > Locks > Walk-

Away Door Lock.

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Child Locks

Model Y has child locks on the rear doors to prevent

them from being opened using the interior release

buttons. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks >

Child Lock. You can choose Both to engage the child

lock on both rear doors, or you can choose Left or Right

to engage it on just a speciﬁc door.

WARNING: It is recommended that you turn on

child locks when children are seated in the rear

seats.

Unlock on Park

When you stop Model Y and engage Park, you can

choose to unlock all doors. To turn this feature on or oﬀ,

touch Controls > Locks > Unlock on Park.

NOTE: If set to OFF, you can unlock all doors by

pressing the Park button a second time after engaging

Park.

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Windows

WARNING: Before closing a window, it is the

driver’s responsibility to ensure that all occupants,

especially children, do not have any body parts

extended through the window’s opening. Failure to

do so can cause serious injury.

Opening and Closing

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure windows are

closed after locking the vehicle.

Press down on a switch to lower the associated window.

Window switches operate at two levels:

Locking Rear Windows

• To lower a window fully, press the switch all the way

down and immediately release.

To prevent passengers from using the rear window

switches, touch Controls > Locks > Window Lock. To

unlock the rear windows, touch Window Lock again.

• To lower a window partially, press the switch gently

and release when the window is where you want it.

WARNING: To ensure safety, it is recommended

that you lock the rear window switches whenever

children are seated in the rear seats.

WARNING: Never leave children unattended in

Model Y.

Calibrating Windows

In the unlikely event that a window behaves

unexpectedly (touches the bright molding, fails to open

or close properly, goes down more than normal when

the door opens, etc.), you can calibrate it to potentially

ﬁx the issue.

To calibrate a window:

1. Close the door with the aﬀected window.

2. Sit in the driver's seat and close the driver door.

3. Using the window's switch on the driver's door, raise

the aﬀected window until it stalls.

4. Using the window's switch on the driver's door, lower

the aﬀected window until it stalls.

5. Repeat step 3 and raise the aﬀected window until it

stalls.

Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated window:

The window should now be calibrated. If the issue

continues after attempting the calibration procedure a

couple times, contact Tesla.

• To raise a window fully, pull the switch all the way up

and immediately release.

• To raise a window partially, pull the switch gently and

release when the window is where you want it.

UV Index Rating

If a window is left open unintentionally, Model Y can

send a notiﬁcation to the mobile app (touch Controls >

Locks > Car Left Open Notiﬁcation, then choose Doors

& Windows).

The roof, windshields, and windows in Model Y are

excellent at protecting you from UV (ultraviolet) rays.

The glass components score less than 2 on the UV Index

scale. Review your region’s UV Index speciﬁcations for

more information. You are still responsible for taking the

necessary precautions for sun protection.

You can also enable Close Windows on Lock by

touching Controls > Locks > Close Windows on Lock.

When enabled, your vehicle automatically closes the

windows when Model Y locks.

NOTE: See Cold Weather Best Practices on page 85 for

information on preparing windows for cold weather.

CAUTION: To avoid damage, windows

automatically lower slightly when you open or

close a door. If you manually raise a window when

the door is open, ensure it is slightly lowered

before closing the door.

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Rear Trunk

Opening

NOTE: In emergency situations, you can override an

open or close command by grasping the liftgate to stop

it in place.

To open the rear trunk, ensure Model Y is in Park, then

do one of the following:

WARNING: Before opening or closing the liftgate,

check the surrounding area (for people and

objects). You must proactively monitor the liftgate

to ensure that it does not come into contact with a

person or object. Failure to do so may result in

damage or injury.

• Touch the associated Open button on the

touchscreen.

• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.

• Touch the rear trunk button on the mobile app.

A low voltage power socket is located on the left side of

the rear trunk.

• Press the switch located under the liftgate's exterior

handle (a valid key must be detected).

CAUTION: Before opening the liftgate in an

enclosed area (such as a garage), ensure the

opening height of the liftgate is properly adjusted

to avoid low-hanging ceilings or objects (see

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height on page 18).

Model Y must be unlocked or detect a key before you

can use the switch to open the liftgate.

Adjusting Liftgate Opening Height

You can adjust the opening height of the liftgate to

make it easier to reach or to avoid low-hanging ceilings

or objects (for example, a garage door or light):

1. Open the trunk, then manually lower or raise the

liftgate to the desired opening height.

2. Press and hold the button on the underside of the

liftgate for three seconds until you hear a

conﬁrmation chime.

When a door or trunk is open, the

touchscreen displays the Door Open

indicator light. The image of your Model Y

on the touchscreen also displays the open

trunk.

To stop a liftgate while it is moving, single-click the rear

trunk button on the key fob. Then, when you double-

click the rear trunk button, it moves again, but in the

opposite direction (provided it was not almost entirely

open or closed when you stopped it). For example, if

you single-click to stop the liftgate while opening, when

you double-click, it closes.

3. Conﬁrm that you have set it to the desired height by

closing the liftgate, then reopening it.

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Rear Trunk

CAUTION: Depending on conﬁguration (such as

suspension height or wheel selection), your

vehicle's liftgate can open up to approximately 7.5

feet (2.3 meters) high. Adjust the liftgate height to

prevent it from coming into contact with low

ceilings or other objects.

Closing

To close the liftgate, do one of the following:

• Touch the associated Close button on the

touchscreen.

• Double-click the rear trunk button on the key fob.

The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as

possible between the front and rear trunks.

• Press the switch located on the underside of the

liftgate

CAUTION: Never load more than 88 lbs (40 kg) in

the lower tub compartment of the rear trunk or

more than 287 lbs (130 kg) on the upper ﬂoor.

Doing so can cause damage.

If the liftgate senses an obstruction when closing, it

stops moving and chimes two times. Remove the

obstruction and try closing it again.

WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider

the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

(see Vehicle Loading on page 208). The GVWR is the

maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle

including all passengers, ﬂuids, and cargo.

Parcel Shelf (if equipped)

The parcel shelf covers the rear cargo and is useful when

you want to conceal valuables, keep the sun away from

groceries, or minimize noise from rustling objects. To

fold the shelf in, hold the circular panel and slide the

shelf back toward the rear seat. Fold the circular panel

on top of the folded parcel shelf. To unfold, ﬂip over the

circular panel and slide the shelf toward you until it

straightens out.

To remove, fold the back panel and lift the parcel shelf

upward with your hand underneath the bottom of the

shelf to disengage the tabs and magnets in the front

corners. Then slide the parcel shelf out.

CAUTION: Do not place heavy objects on top of

the parcel shelf.

Accessing the Cargo Area

To access the cargo area inside the rear trunk, pull up

the strap at the rear of the cargo cover. You can then

fold the cargo cover forward or remove it from Model Y.

Secure all cargo before moving Model Y, and place

heavy cargo in the lower trunk compartment.

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Front Trunk

2. Place both hands on the front of the hood in the

areas shown (in green), then press down ﬁrmly to

engage the latches.

Opening

To open the front trunk, ensure Model Y is in Park, and

then do one of the following before pulling the hood

open:

3. Carefully try to lift the front edge of the hood to

ensure that it is fully closed.

• Touch the associated Open icon on the touchscreen.

• Double-click the front trunk button on the key fob.

• Touch the front trunk button in the mobile app.

When a door or trunk/liftgate is open, the

touchscreen displays the Door Open

indicator light. The image of your Model Y

on the touchscreen also displays the open

front trunk.

CAUTION: To prevent damage:

• Apply pressure only to the green areas shown.

Applying pressure to the red areas can cause

damage.

WARNING: Before opening or closing the hood, it

is important to check that the area around the

hood is free of obstacles (people and objects).

Failure to do so may result in damage or serious

injury.

• Do not close the hood with one hand. Doing so

applies concentrated force in one area and can

result in a dent or crease.

• Do not apply pressure to the front edge of the

hood. Doing so can crease the edge.

The cargo weight should be distributed as evenly as

possible between the front and rear trunks.

• Do not slam or drop the hood.

CAUTION: Never load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in

the front trunk. Doing so can cause damage.

• To avoid scratches, don't have anything in your

hands (keys). Jewelry can also cause scratches.

WARNING: When loading cargo, always consider

the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

(see Vehicle Loading on page 208). The GVWR is the

maximum allowable total mass of the vehicle

including all passengers, ﬂuids, and cargo.

WARNING: Before driving, you must ensure that

the hood is securely latched in the fully closed

position by carefully trying to lift the front edge of

the hood upward and conﬁrming there is no

movement. If the front trunk is not closed, a

message displays on the touchscreen that you

cannot shift the vehicle out of Park until the front

trunk is securely closed (see Park on page 56).

Closing

The Model Y hood is not heavy enough to latch under its

own weight and applying pressure on the front edge or

center of the hood can cause damage.

The front trunk locks when:

• You lock Model Y using the touchscreen, key or

mobile app.

To properly close the hood:

1. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.

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Front Trunk

• You leave Model Y carrying your key (if Walk-Away

Door Lock on page 15 is turned on).

• Valet mode is active (see Valet Mode on page 51).

Interior Emergency Release

An illuminated interior release button inside the front

trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.

3. Pull the two wires out of the tow eye opening to

expose both terminals.

Press the interior release button to open the front trunk,

then push up on the hood.

NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief

exposure to ambient light.

WARNING: People should never climb inside the

front trunk. Never shut the front trunk when a

person is inside.

WARNING: Care should be taken to ensure that

objects inside the front trunk do not bump against

the release button, causing the hood to

accidentally open.

4. Connect the low voltage power supply's red positive

(+) cable to the red positive (+) terminal.

5. Connect the low voltage power supply's black

negative (-) cable to the black negative (-) terminal.

Opening Hood with No Power

In the unlikely event that Model Y has no low voltage

power, you will be unable to open the front trunk using

the touchscreen, key fob, or mobile app. To open the

front trunk in this situation:

NOTE: The following steps do not open the front trunk if

Model Y is locked and has low voltage power.

1. Locate an external low voltage power supply (such as

a portable jump starter).

2. Release the tow eye cover by pressing ﬁrmly on the

top right perimeter of the cover until it pivots inward,

then gently pulling the raised section toward you.

NOTE: Depending on production date, either the

positive or negative terminal may be attached to the

tow eye cover.

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NOTE: Applying external low voltage power to these

terminals only releases the hood latches. You cannot

charge the low voltage battery using these terminals.

6. Turn on the external power supply (refer to the

manufacturer’s instructions). The hood latches are

immediately released and you can now open the

hood to access the front trunk area.

7. Disconnect both cables, beginning with the black

negative (-) cable.

8. If pulling the vehicle onto a ﬂatbed truck, do not

replace the tow eye cover yet. If necessary, install the

tow eye cover by inserting the wires into the tow eye

opening and aligning the tow eye cover into position

and snapping it into place.

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Center Console

In addition to housing an RFID transmitter that reads key

fobs and key cards (see Key Card on page 10), the

center console includes cup holders, two storage

compartments, and a wireless phone charger.

To open the main storage compartment, pull its cover

upward. Open the front storage compartment by sliding

its cover forward.

Glovebox

To open the glovebox, touch Controls > Glovebox. The

glovebox automatically opens and its light turns on.

Second Row Console

Your Model Y has a rear console integrated in the center

of the second row seat back. Pull the console down to

access the rear cup holders, or use it as an armrest.

To close the glovebox, push it upward until it clicks into

its closed position.

For additional glovebox security, touch Controls >

Safety > Glovebox PIN to set a 4-digit PIN (see

Glovebox PIN on page 138).

Third Row Cup Holders (7-seat

models only)

NOTE: If you leave the glovebox open, its light

eventually turns oﬀ.

If Model Y is equipped with seven seats, two cup holders

are located between the third row seats.

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NOTE: The glovebox locks whenever closed and you

lock Model Y using the mobile app, key card, you leave

Model Y carrying your phone key (if Walk-Away Door

Lock is turned on), or if Valet mode is active (see Valet

Mode on page 51). It does not lock when Model Y is

locked by touching the lock icon on the touchscreen.

NOTE: For vehicles manufactured after approximately

November 2021, power inverters plugged into the low

voltage power socket must support 16V DC input to

function.

An additional low voltage power socket is located on the

left side of the rear trunk.

WARNING: When driving, keep the glovebox

closed to prevent injury to a passenger if a

collision or sudden stop occurs.

Wireless Phone Charger

A wireless phone charger (if equipped), is integrated

into the front console to provide up to 15W of power to

charge a Qi-enabled phone. Simply place your phone on

the charger. Your device may feel warm while charging,

but this is a normal eﬀect of inductive charging.

When placed on the wireless charger, your phone

charges whenever the vehicle is powered on (the

touchscreen is on and you are inside the vehicle). Your

phone will not charge after exiting the vehicle unless a

feature (such as Sentry mode) is enabled and providing

power to the USB ports. Model Y will also not charge a

phone if the vehicle's Battery is discharged.

NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is

considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many

reasons. For example, when using features such as

Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning,

Cabin Overheat Protection, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode,

Camp Mode, Sentry Mode, etc. are enabled. The vehicle

is also awake whenever the low voltage battery is being

charged or is in use, during HV charging, when the

vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc.

Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the

low voltage battery.

NOTE: The wireless phone charger may not work if your

phone case is too large or is made of metal. Try

removing the phone from its case before placing in the

charger.

CAUTION: The phone must be in direct contact

with the wireless charger. Do not place objects

between the phone and the charger (for example,

credit cards, key cards, coins, keys, metal objects,

etc.).

WARNING: The power socket and an accessory’s

connector can become hot.

Low Voltage Power Socket

WARNING: To prevent excessive interference with

the vehicle’s electronics, Tesla recommends that

you do not plug any non-Tesla accessories,

including power inverters, into the low voltage

power socket. However, if you do use a non-Tesla

accessory and notice any malfunctions or

unexpected behavior, such as indicator lights, alert

messages, or excessive heat from the accessory,

unplug the accessory from the low voltage power

socket immediately.

Your Model Y has a power socket located in the center

console's rear compartment.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to jump start Model Y

using the low voltage power socket. Doing so can

result in damage.

USB Ports

Model Y has two USB ports located in the front

compartment of the center console. These ports can be

used to:

The power socket is suitable for accessories requiring up

to 12A continuous draw (16A peak).

• Connect and charge USB devices.

• Play audio ﬁles stored on a phone or USB device (see

Playing Media from Devices on page 160).

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• Save videos when using features such as Sentry

Mode or Dashcam (see Dashcam on page 140 and

Sentry Mode on page 142).

NOTE: If your Model Y is equipped with a USB port

located in the glove box (described below), it is

recommended that you use the glovebox USB to save

Sentry Mode or Dashcam videos because power

consumption is minimized and the location is more

secure.

The USB ports can output power up to approximately

15W (which may vary depending on vehicle manufacture

date).

NOTE: For some vehicles manufactured after

approximately November 1, 2021, the center console USB

ports may only support charging devices. Use the USB

port inside the glove box for all other functions.

Both ports are USB-C compatible.

Two additional USB ports are located in the rear of the

center console (on vehicles manufactured since

approximately June 2020, these ports are USB-C). These

ports charge USB-connected devices but do not

communicate with the vehicle.

See USB Drive Requirements for Recording Videos on

page 144 for information about formatting USB ﬂash

drives.

Open the front compartment of the center console. The

front USB ports are located on the rear wall of the

compartment.

If Model Y is equipped with seven seats, two USB-C

ports are located at the front of the console located

between the third row seats. These ports charge USB-

connected devices but do not communicate with the

vehicle.

Depending on date of manufacture, some vehicles

include a USB port located inside the glovebox. This

USB-A port is equipped with a pre-formatted ﬂash drive,

ready to save videos when using features such as Sentry

Mode and Dashcam. Although not its primary purpose,

this port can also communicate with the vehicle and can

be used to charge a USB-connected device.

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NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is

considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many

reasons. For example, when using features such as

Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning,

Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, Sentry Mode,

etc. are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the

low voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during

HV charging, when the vehicle is communicating with

the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in

does not deplete the low voltage battery.

NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a

device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can

result in slower charging, potential connection problems

or degraded performance.

NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB

hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging

or from being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode,

Dashcam, etc.

Coat Hangers

Your Model Y has a coat hanger on each side of the

vehicle in the second row next to the reading light. Push

the coat hanger to release it. Push it again to retract it.

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